Kirk Sworn into Senate
 Former north suburban congressman pledges to support anti-tax, fiscally conservative policies  “I am a fiscal conservative, social moderate,...
Month: November 2010
Chicago third-grade teacher receives national recognition
Ryerson Elementary teacher selected for Milken National Educator Award                                                                                                                                            Chicago, IL – The Illinois State Board of Education and the...
Chicago’s Floating World Gallery helps you say 時候ã®ã”挨拶 (Season’s Greetings) with Japanese Woodblock Prints
 FWG 11th Annual Holiday Sale in-Gallery and Online Dec. 1-24  Chicago, IL — Everyone looking for a blend of the...
Church of God in Christ deposits $35 million into St. Louis economy
Presiding Bishop Charles E. Blake  Memphis, TN (BlackNews.com) -- The Church of God in Christ 103rd Holy Convocation was...
Jesse White Targets Holiday Shoppers Abusing Accessible Parking Laws
Secretary of State Jesse White has directed the Secretary of State Police to conduct a statewide enforcement effort to crack...
Legendary King of the Blues “B.B. King†comes to the Paramount Theatre January 15th
Aurora, IL – Riley B.B. King, a 15-time Grammy Award winner and decorated jazz legend returns to the Paramount stage...
Leadership of nine largest historically Black Denominations announce launch of Conference of National Black Churches
"For the Healing of Our People" Conference in Washington, D.C.  focuses on health, education, social justice and economic empowerment Atlanta, GA...
Illinois state school chief selected to lead national organization of state superintendents
 Superintendent Koch named president of the Council of Chief State School Officers  Springfield, IL – State Superintendent of Education...
New Documentary reveals the remarkable life of “Black Like Me” Author John Howard Griffin
"John Howard Griffin was one of the most remarkable people I have ever encountered...He was just one of those guys...
Four steps to create and keep a holiday budget
 (A Message from the Better Business Bureau)                Chicago, IL - Unless you're among a select group of people,...
